Today's Events and Lecture Schedule at SIUC
An election day dinner runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lesser Fire Station offering barbecue sandwiches baked potato salad and dessert for $5 with proceeds to Christmas family food baskets. In the evening at 8 p.m. David Halberstam gives a talk in Student Center Auditorium as part of the Tenney Lecture Series, followed by a reception.
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David Halberstam
Student Center Auditorium
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Halberstam
Charles D. Tenney
Local government and school board meetings listed for communities
Anna City Council and a range of school and village boards set seven o clock starts at various venues including city halls, schools, and offices. The schedule features Hanover Arns, Carbondale, Harrisburg, Murphysboro, Sparta and Steeleville entities with times from noon to 7:30 p.m. and locations such as junior high, high school, auditoriums and village halls.
Marion council weighs limits on tattooing and piercing
About 50 residents filled a Marion council meeting to discuss city rules for tattooing and body piercing. Mayor Bob Butler urged community action while Unique Ink owner Jack Morton supported tighter safeguards and city permits. state law bans underage piercing without parental consent, except for ear piercing.
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Unique Ink
Bob Butler
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State of Illinois
Frankfort school board cuts nine teachers and staff
In West Frankfort the Frankfort Community School District voted to lay off nine full time teachers and nine non certified employees after a lengthy public hearing attended by more than 500 residents. Superintendent Karla Lee cited two years of deficit spending and said cuts could save $350,000 to $400,000. rehiring could occur if state aid or grants return.
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Keith Griffith
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Patchwork of Patriotism in Goreville Honors Sept. 11
Goreville students created a color filled patchwork quilt with handprints and poems to recognize the events of Sept. 11. Judith Fosse, project coordinator and home economics teacher, said the effort started after discussions with students about defining heroes beyond movie stars.
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Judith Fosse
Memorial quilt spans 122 inches by 90 inches
The memorial quilt measures more than 122 inches wide and 90 inches long, bearing the signature of all 586 students who contributed to its creation.
Southard Nominated for State Teacher of the Year
Goreville educator Janice Southard, a five year art and English teacher, is the sole Southern Illinois candidate for the state Teacher of the Year. She mentors younger students, emphasizes varied art exploration, and uses writing to deepen understanding. The winner is named in April.
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Michael Retz
Josh Pritchett
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Southard
Southern Illinois
Janice Southard
Former Buckner mayor dies in Florida motorcycle crash
Mike Ragan 40 longtime Buckner resident and former mayor, a Buckner Village Board member and AMA racer, died after a March 8 crash in Daytona Beach. His wife Debbie said he was not wearing a helmet. their son Chris, 13, was injured. Services set for Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Joyce Ragan
Debbie Ragan
Mike
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Chris
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